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    Micro Bass (first) Build

    Hi potomac, good question. The only thing I gleaned from the information on the site: "...granted by the use of thicker strings, thus obtaining optimal string tension" (I hope I didn't break any rules by pasting that) I'm assuming they're just heavy gauge but you know what they say about...
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    Hi there Talk Bass from Queensland Australia

    I suppose it's correct to introduce yourself before jumping into the forums so a big HELLO to all. Bassist since 1998, before that a drummer but I sold the old kit and bought a fretless Pbass and never looked back. I've played in cover bands and as a part timer though no real (paid) gigs in the...
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    Micro Bass (first) Build

    Yes serious, all very standard hardware 22.5" scale and normal tuning ala 3G's microbasses: Link Removed This is fairly straight forward yes?
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    Micro Bass (first) Build

    It all starts when my favourite bass Ibanez sr1200's neck takes a turn for the worse. Through-neck is twisted to the point where it's going to be an expensive adventure to fix it, not more than the worth but more than I'm willing to pay. It's not unplayable, by any means, just not the $1500...